Resources

Relaxation and Mindfulness

www.dartmouth.edu/~healthed/relax/downloads.html

http://www.mindovermood.com

http://www.tarabrach.com

http://www.glo.com

The Mindful Way Through Depression   by Williams, Tisdale, and Siegel

Asperger Syndrome and Mindfulness   by Mitchell

“A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook” by Stahl, Goldstein, Kabat-Zinn and Santorelli

Apps:

Headspace            Calm           Insight Timer       Pacifica          TruReach  

 

Anxiety and Stress

http://www.anxietybc.com

http://www.anxieties.com

http://www.worrywisekids.org

The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook  by M. Antony and R. Swinson

Anxiety: Panicking about Panic: A Powerful, Self-Help Guide for Those Suffering from an Anxiety or Panic Disorder   by                            Joshua Fletcher

The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook   by Bourne

“Keys to Parenting Your Anxious Child” by K. Manassis

“Freeing Your Child From Anxiety” by Chansky

“Helping Your Anxious Child” by R. Rapee

“Talking Back to OCD” by J. March

“The Out of Sync Child” by Kranowitz

“When Perfect Isn’t Good Enough” by M. Antony

Apps:  nOCD   PTSD Coach

 

Depression and Mood Disorders

Mind Over Mood   series by C. Padesky

The Mindful Way Through Depression   by Williams, Tisdale, and Siegel

Apps:     Moodnotes

 

Learning and Study Strategies

Study Guides and Strategies                                                            http://www.studygs.net/index.htm

The Learning Toolbox                                                                       http://www.coe.jmu.edu/LearningToolbox

Assignment Calculator                                                                      http://www.lib.umn.edu/help/calculator

Ministry of Education                                                                        http://www.teachspeced.ca

Test Anxiety

http://www.testtakingtips.com/anxiety

http://onlinedegrees.bradley.edu/counseling/a-counselors-guide-to-test-anxiety

 

Reading and Writing

http://www.readingupgrade.com

“Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at any Level” by Sally Shaywitz

Understanding Learning Disabilities: A Parent’s Guide and Workbook   by Trusdell

Sharing the Secrets: Teaching Your Child to Spell   by May and Simon

7 Keys to Comprehension: How to Help Your Kids Read It and Get It   by Zimmerman and Hutchins

Apps:  Squeebles (Spelling 5-11 years)        Kahn Academy (Video learning – all ages)

 

Attention and Executive Functioning

ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life   by Kolberg

No Mind Left Behind: Understanding and Fostering Executive Control   by Adam Cox

Taking Charge of ADHD   by R. Barkley

http://www.allkindsofminds.org

http://www.understood.org

http://organize365.com 

http://additudemag.com

http://totallyadd.com

 

ADHD and Executive Functioning Coaching

http://www.positivelyadhd.ca

http://www.inspireniagara.weebly.com

 

Parenting

Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense Emotions: DBT Skills to Help Your Teen Navigate Emotional and Behavioral Challenges   by Harvey and Rathbone

“Your Defiant Child: Eight Steps to Better Behavior” by Barkley and Benton

“The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind” by Siegel and Bryson

“Helping Your Child With Selective Mutism” by McHolm, Cunningham, and Vanier

“www.parentbooks.ca” – online bookstore

 

Children and Teens

Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens   by Sheri VanDijk

“When Perfect Isn’t Good Enough” by M. Antony

CALM HARM APP:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DUm4asMasY

 

Grief and Loss

http://www.kidsgrief.ca

http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/grief.aspx

http://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/coping-with-grief-and-loss.htm

 

Teachers

Children’s Mental Health Disorder Fact Sheet for the Classroom          http://www.bridges4kids.org/MHClassroomFactSheet.pdf

 

Relationships

“The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” by Chapman

“Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love” by Sue Johnson

“The Relationship Cure” by J. Gottman

“Eight Dates” By J. Gottman and J. Schwartz Gottman

“Love Sense” by S. Johnson

“The ADD effect on Marriage” by M. Orlov

Apps:    Love Nudge    

 

Psychological and Mental Health Associations

College of Psychologists of Ontario                                                                        http://www.cpo.on.ca

Ontario Psychological Association                                                                         http://www.psych.on.ca

Canadian Psychological Association                                                                      http://www.cpa.ca

Ontario Brain Injury Association                                                                            http://www.obia.on.ca

Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario                                                        http://www.ldao.ca

Canadian Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology                          http://www.crhspp.ca

Canadian Mental Health Association                                                                     http://www.cmha.ca

Autism Ontario                                                                                                            http://www.autismontario.com

Aspergers Society of Ontario                                                                                     http://www.aspergers.ca